Open Eyes

by Brie

 

Alone, in the night

     I shiver.

Shadows stretch toward

        me from dark corners,

   slowly closing in on

my last glimmer of hope.

I grow smaller, begging

  my covers to envelop

    me

  but they offer no such

        refuge.

"Help..." I force my lips

    to plead. "Save me..."

         Fear grips me.

Then the black collapses

   and I open my

       eyes.

Your face is

      next to mine.

Your body a protective

    shield around me.

           I exhale.

You were always here,

         living in and

     throughout me

Ready to be seen

  if only I would

      open

           my

              eyes.

 

Quotes for a Thirsty Soul: The Sequel

A couple of years ago, I wrote a post entitled Quotes for a Thristy Soul. I had been in a very busy and hectic time of my life, and hadn't had time for any creative projects, or even time for sitting quietly and reflecting on life and God. It had me feeling drained and disheartened.

 

This summer has been very exciting and busy! I've been nannying for my aunt's four kids, and which requires a lot of energy and awareness, while preparing for school and going on several weekend trips to visit my boyfriend and various family members.

 

I am relearning the importance of intentional rest and reflection. These quotes have popped up along the way, and I thought I would share them with you in a magnificent sequel! I hope they are as refreshing and thirst-quenching for you as they were for me.

 

 

 

 

And one last piece of encouragement... ;)

 

 



 Here's to aspiring after depth, never settling for less.

 

Love,

Brie